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SCOTLAND, THE UK AND BEYOND
A handy guide on teaching yourself new life skills
When this breezeblock-sized hardback book – subtitled ‘214 Things You Can Actually Learn How to Do’ – slammed onto my desk I must admit that...
Whisky tributes released for Glasgow and Edinburgh
A pair of whiskies celebrating Scotland's two largest cities have been released, with Compass Box Artist Blend and Glasgow Blend. Artist Blend (formally Great King...
The incredible life of Scottish icon Stanley Baxter
This authorised biography has generated headlines because in it 95-year-old Stanley Baxter comes out as gay, yet there is so much more to this account...
Clanlands is an astonishingly gripping travelogue
Sometimes you just have to admit when you are wrong, and this is one of those (rare) occasions. I started this book with a heavy...
Review: The Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh
It was Coco Chanel who said ‘luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it’s not luxury.’ And I think it’s fair to say the purveyors of grandeur...
Review: The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey
'I could move here.' We've all said it. You're on holiday, drinking in the sun's rays and (most likely) a cold one from the local...
The INEOS Grenadier: How does this 4×4 fair on the sodden hills of Royal Deeside?
It’s rare that I need to be asked twice to head for the hills, but if there’s an opportunity to go off road then I’m...
Hop On Hop Off vs. Traditional Bus Tours in Edinburgh: Which is Right for You?
Sponsored Content | Exploring the historic and scenic city of Edinburgh offers an array of experiences, with its rich tapestry of culture, architecture, and natural...
Review: Cherry Blossom Tuesday at Tattu Edinburgh
I’m not sure what alchemy was involved in the scheduling of Tattu restaurant’s Cherry Blossom dinner for the first warm day of the year in...
Kiefer Sutherland: Hollywood star brings new whisky to the UK
Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland has unveiled his new whisky to the UK, a homage to his Canadian roots and love of the spirit. The whisky,...
In a nutshell, Chef Tom Tsappis: ‘I’d love to cook for Tom Cruise’
Chef Tom Tsappis and his wife Matilda moved from London to Killiecrankie in 2021 to realise their dream of opening their own restaurant. Killiecrankie House...
‘Scotland’s first dog friendly chippy’ launches in St Andrews
A chip shop in St Andrews says it has become 'Scotland’s first dog-friendly chippy' with the launch of a dedicated menu for diners’ pooches. The...
